Dedication Services At Fairport Lutheran Church
The opening exercises for the new Lutheran church at Fairport take place tonight at 7 45. Rev W H Blancke of Davenport will deliver the sermon. Muscatine visitors join a program including hymns readings sermons and offerings led by local clergy and speakers.
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Fairport
Muscatine
W. H. Plancke
Davenport
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church
H. L. Rhode
Burlington
Johnson
Rosetta Wagner
Lutheran Church
H. Wentermark
Oxford Junction
Jesus
W. H. Blancke
D. D
Dr King's New Life Pills Featured in Local Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store claiming relief from constipation malaria and jaundice with a genuine quarter price and urging readers to buy.
Tena Elfers Returns to the City From Grandview
Miss Tena Elfers returns to this city after a brief visit with friends in Grandview.
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Miss Tena Elfers
Grandview
Nest Building Apes of West Africa
In west Africa a nest building ape species creates water tight shelters by overlapping branches and leaves. They suspend nests from trees and sit beneath them during heavy storms, using the structures as protection.
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West Africa
Humorous Exchange About Gadger's Trouble
In a brief dialogue two speakers note Gadger's mood shifts. One reports Gadger was very happy after a sighting, another recalls his gloom earlier and trouble, suggesting he resolved it with a pint. The exchange reads like casual parlor banter from a newspaper notes column.
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Gadger
No Action On Drainage Matter Delays Pond Relief Plan
Verbal petition by Alderman Holmes to drain Muscatine slough ponds was rejected by the city council for now. Estimated cost around 500 dollars. lawmakers promise investigation and possible action at the next meeting. Community members view stagnant ponds as a nuisance amid rising trade at the Richard Smith Button factory.
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Richard-Smith Button
Ald. Holmes
Muscatine
Holmes
South Muscatine
Car Loaded with Hogs Jumps Track at Stock Yards
A wagon loaded hogs car derailed at the stock yards on Washington street yesterday around 4 30 PM as the Muscatine Western freight arrived and backed onto the switch. After heavy effort the car was relaid and the freight proceeded to Muscatine. Mrs B A Barnard of Smalley avenue left for St Louis Valley Colorado for an extended vacation, accompanied by Mr Barnard to Wilton.
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South Muscatine
W. R. Rice
Minnesota
St. Paul
Sarah Kauffman
Lulu Watts
Durant
Carrie Berg
John Campbell
Grandview
Frank Heitman
Thomas Robison
Ethel
Stewart Road
Davenport
M. D. Manlove
River Road
Washington Street
Muscatine Western
Muscatine
Southwest
B. A. Barnard
Smalley Avenue
St. Louis Valley
Colorado
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Man After Gravel Drag
Ben Pool of Threet Alabama suffered road rash from a gravel drag when Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the wounds. The ad notes the medication priced 25 cents from Havercamp's Prescription Drug.
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Ben Pool
Bucklen
Havercamp
Sour stomach a symptom of wider digestive trouble
The piece explains sour stomach signals deeper issues such as dyspepsia and liver or kidney trouble. It argues for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a superior remedy, detailing how it aids digestion and strengthens the stomach, with claims of natural bowel regularity and no habit formation. It notes cost and a free sample offer from Pepsin Syrup Co.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Repairs Multiply on East Hill as Cottages Clear
East Hill sees a wave of local repairs with many cement sidewalks laid on Park Avenue. The Glen Ashton property at Brook and Second streets is finished and furniture moved in. Dr. E. K. Tyler plans six cottages after clearing the site. East Hill locals and visitors share the day’s notes as improvements continue.
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East Hill
Glen Ashton
Brook and
Second Streets
Herman Bierman
Halstead Street
Park Avenue
Bennett
Kneese
E. K. Tyler
Illinois infantry reunion attendee travels and local notes
Night from Rock Island covers the 126th Illinois infantry reunion with mentions of attendees and relatives. Local residents Rita Reed and families journey between Davenport Wilton Muscatine and nearby towns, with updates on visits, excursions, and a new brick crossing planned on Brook street.
Wilton Social Roundup From Aug 21
Wilton Iowa residents and visitors noted a day of social calls and travels to nearby towns. Dwyer family and Margaret spent the day at the West Liberty fair while Miss Faye Ayres returned from Muscatine.
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Wilton
D. F. Dwyer
Margaret
West Liberty
Guaranteed Cure for Pimples Ad Claims Zemo
An old advertisement touts Zemo a clean external liquid that draws germs to the skin surface and destroys them claiming two to six bottles cure pimples and blackheads. Sold widely with samples available from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and A. W. Morgan at 107 West 2nd Street.
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E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
W. 2Nd St
Masonic Lodges and Chapters Schedule in Iowa Area
Regular meetings listed for Masonic bodies including Masoni c Iowa Lodge No 2 Washington Chapter No 4 Webb Council and De Molay Commandery plus Musquitime Tribe 95 Praternal Aid Association Bloomington Council No 175 F A A with meeting times and officers. visiting members invited.
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Iowa
A. F
A. M
E. P. Ingham
W. M
L. Johnson
Washington
Recorder
DE Molay Commandery No
K. T
G. D. Lezotte
Graff
I. O. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No
K. O. T. M. Hall
H. G. Thompson
Lester Smith
Praternal Aid Association
Bloomington
H. F. Bodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
Q. T. Howard
E. P. Day
Degree of Honor Meeting in Yeoman Bail
Degree of Honor holds sessions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Yeoman bail. Chief of honor is Wayie Niebling, with Mary Crouch as financier and Gussie Mull as recorder.
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Wayie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
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Oswego
Vego
Alice Cary Waterman
Janet M. Hill
Kingsford
T. Kingsford & Son
Osweco
N.Y
National Starch Company
Successors
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Iola and
Universal Brands
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
Chicago
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Receet Trave
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Ludington
Roaring Brook
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Cheboygan
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Rush ST. Bridge
Lelge
Ladies
Oxfords
Leysen
the People's
Chas. H. Gobble
Fairport Church
Rev
Blanche
Richard-Smith
City Council
Slough
George Harker
Letts
Henry Ahls
New Hampshire Street
Charles Godfrey
Charles Schoenig
Fletcher Avenue
Claude Miller
Joseph Hartman
Edward Ruckles
Beach’s Peosta Soap
Peosta
East Hill News
Wil Hogs
Fast Hill News
Tyler
Adam Eis
J. M. Cross
Margaret Leffler
Edward Burns
Kansas City
Bertha Rynearson
Mary Moore
East Eighth Street
Rock Island
126Th Illinois Infantry
David Glick
J. H. Howell
Sherman Street
Walter Butsler
Kecklerville
Tri-cities
Harold Swisher
Monroe Street
Baptist Church
Clara Oeter
Martha Fuhlman
J. S. Beacham
Irene Woods
East Fourth Street
W. W
Ella Hess
Brook Street
Lone Tree
Paul Schreurs
Holly St
Allen Haines
Ainsworth
H. Jepson
Grand Junction
Colo
New England States
Hattie Kane
Peter Rogers and
Mothr
J. Dowdell
N. Kerr
Irene Purcell
Sweetland Center
Tilli Rogers
Perry Duncan
Wakefield
B. Coffman
Grand Hotel
Sornra
Theresa
Faye Ayres
Ed. McSwiggin
Henry Wildasin
C. van Zant
F. A. Martin
Prof
Mrs. Pye
Wm. Russell
Bertha Griffith
W. G. Griffith
H. Perry
Donald Whitmer
Tipton
J. A. J. Klein
Nancy Plitt
Ben Ludlow
Hershey State Bank
Home Savings P
Hershey
State Bank
Journal
Society
Pocahontas
Romona Council No
Maccabee Hall
Amelia Miller
Martha L Becke
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
J. A. Leyda
Bankers Reserve
Yeomen Hall
Wm. Appel
C. H. Lemkau
Charlies Lockwood
Muscatine Homestead No
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Yeoman Hall
Gooud
E. C. Ingraham
West 6Th St
M. B. A. Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
I. O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma Hoefflin
Ouracle
Kate Parvin
Myrtie Kirk
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 11
Iowa Avenue
C. EB. Crow
A. C. Hopkinson
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
East Second Street
J. H. Munroe
Gus. Schmidt
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
Muscatine Aerie No
Saan Lodge Hall
L. E. Aikens, W. P
M. P. Goff
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. P
ELKS
Elks Hall
Lawa Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Wm. J. Waitso
John P. Breen
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming
Lodge No. 76
K. of E
K. P
Vretres
F. W. McDougal
C. C
F. L. Bihimeier
K. of R
Muscatine Castle
Yeomen
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Banner Lodge
Knights OF
Columbis
Trent Council
J. A. Bartemeier
G. K. A. G. Bestenlehner
Fin
Eagle Lodge No
K. P. Hall
Fred Beitel
M. Ww. H
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Oo. E. S. Electa
Letta Shafnit
August Othmer
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